The peak body for local government in New South Wales intends to revisit rules that allow its president to be ousted should a ...

The peak body for local government in Queensland has expressed hopes that the federal government’s commitment to pick up 80% ...

The Northern Territory Government is offering state residents free driver’s licences for one year. Aimed to assist ...

The remainder of Turley’s term will be served by LGNSW’s vice president (rural/regional) Phyllis Miller. Cr Miller – also ...

“Renewal is important,” said Pallas, “and after 10 years as treasurer it is time for me to hand over the reins.” ...

Without long-term funding, the federal government’s national urban policy risks being “aspirational rather than substantive”, an urban planning expert has told Government News. Released last week, the ...

The peak body for local government in New South Wales has expressed concern about the proposal to prohibit confidential councillor briefings. While largely supportive of changes to the councillor code ...

NSW Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig has defended the proposal to prevent councillors from holding private briefing sessions saying closed door meetings are open to corruption. Speaking to ...

Parramatta council this week nominated the city’s central business district as its preferred location for a “superstation” which acts as a crucial link to the federal government’s proposed Newcastle ...

A new safety campaign warning against the dangers of riding e-scooters has launched in Victoria. The campaign – which runs across a variety of multimedia platforms – follows the introduction of tough ...

Regional local governments in New South Wales can apply for a share of $50 million in grants on initiatives that promote economic development and job creation. Available through the NSW government’s ...

New South Wales will commence pill-testing trials at music festivals across the state this summer. While keen not to be seen to endorse illicit drug use, the NSW Government said a free and anonymous ...